Lyrics
Mis sis sip pi in the mid dle of a dry spell,
Jim my Rog ers on the Vic tro la up high.
Ma ma’s danc ing with a ba by on her shoul der,
the sun is set ting like mo las ses in the sky.
The boy could sing, knew how to (G)move
ev ’ry thing.
Al ways want ing more,
he’d leave you long ing (Dm)for
Black Vel vet and that (C)lit tle boy’s smile,
Black Vel vet with that (Eb)slow south ern (Bb)style.
A new re li gion that ’ll (C)bring you to your knees.
Black Vel vet, if you (Dm)please.
Black Velvet by Alannah Myles
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 138 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Black Velvet”
- What key is "Black Velvet" in?
- "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles is in the key of F with a tempo of 138 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Black Velvet" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Black Velvet" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Black Velvet"?
- This arrangement of "Black Velvet" uses 8 chords: A, Bb, C, Dm, Eb, F, G, Gm.
- How long does it take to learn "Black Velvet" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Alannah Myles can I play here?
- Try "BLACK VELVET", "Black Velvet". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.